Gate lock



July 10, 1923- E. H. WAYRYNEN GATE LOCK 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Nov.

M4 a u m H a E. H. WAYRYN EN GATE LOCK Filed Nov. 16, 1921'ZSheetS-Sheet z Quorum- EINO H. WAYRYNEN, OF EAST LAKE, MINNESOTA.

GATE LOCK.

Application filed November 16, 1921. Serial No. 515,565.

T all whom it may concern:

Be it knownth-at I, EINo H. WAYRYNEN,

' acitizen of Finland, residing at East Lake,

in the county of Aitken-and State of Minnesota, have invented certainnew and useful Improvements in G ate 'Locks; and I do hereby declare thefollowing to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention,such aswill enable others skilled 'in the art to which it appertains tomake and use the same.

- The invention relates to lock mechanism and more particularly tosecuring means for gates or like closures mounted to swing in oppositedirections so as to be opened from either approach. v

One of the principalobjects of the invention is the'provision of a lockwhich prevents the gate orlike part from sagging and secures the same atthe top and bottom, thereby preventing possible opening of the gate byan uplift thereof, such as is usually effected by small animals in anattempt to pass from an enclosure. T

Other objects and advantages will be apparent and suggest themselves asthe nature of the invention is understood.

While the drawings illustrate an embodiment of the invention it is tobeunderstood that in adapting the same to meet different conditions andrequirements, various changes in the form, proportion and minor detailsof construction may be resorted to without departing from the nature ofthe invention.

Referring to the accompanying drawings forming a part of thespecification,

Figure 1 is an elevation of the swinging end of a gate and cooperatinglatch posts provided with lock means embodying the invention,

Figure 2 is a front view of the latch post and the lock mechanismthereon, the gate being indicated by dotted lines,

Figure 3 is a sectional detail on the line 3-3 of Figure 2,

Figure 4 is a sectional detail on the line 44 of Figure 3, and

Figure 5 is a detail view.

Corresponding and like parts are referred to in the followingdescription and designated in the several views of the drawings by likereference characters.

The numeral 1 represents a gate which is mounted to swing in oppositedirections, the same being of any approved construclatch elements areattached. The offstand- I ing member 4 is elongated and projects beyondopposite sides of the attaching member 3 and has the latch elements 5pivotally connected thereto. The inner or opposing ends of the latchelements 5 are spaced apart a distance to receive the gate 1 betweenthem, whereby to hold the gate from movement in either direction. Thelatch elements 5 consisting of plates nd knuckles are formed at theouter'edges tiereof'to match corresponding knuckles at the outer ends ofthe offstanding members 4, so as to receive a pintle whereby the parts5" are pivoted to the parts 4. The inner-ends of the latch elements 5are deflected and links 6 are engaged therewith and pass throughopenings in the offstanding member 4 and engage a lever 7 pivotedintermediate its end to the member 4 and having its inner end bent, asindicated at 8, to which a link 9 is connected. The inner or free endsof the latch elements 5 stand away from the member 4 so as to engageopposite sides of the gate 1. Springs 10 press the inner ends of thelower latch elements upwardly into operative position. The inner ends ofthe upper latch elements '5 may drop by gravity, but if preferredsprings may be provided to cooperate therewith.

A rock shaft 11 is mounted on a bracket 12 secured to the latch post 2and is provided at its ends with handles 13. Arms 14, projecting fromthe rock shaft 11, have the link 9 connected thereto.

The upper and lower latch devices are disposed so that the ofl'standingmember 4 of the upper bracket projects over the swinging end of the gate1 to prevent upward movement thereof when the gate is closed and so thatthe corresponding part 4 of the lower bracket underlaps the swinging endof the, gate to support. the same and prevent downward, movement of thegate when the same is closed. The upper and lower latch elements 5engage opposite sides of the gate and prevent-movement thereof in eitherdirection. To release the gate, the rock shaft 11 is operated, therebywithdrawing the inner ends of the. latch elements so as to clear thegate, which may then be swung open from. either side. Straps 15 may beattached to the upper 'and lower pore.

tions. of the gate. 1 and end portions maybe bent. laterally to comebetween the inner ends of companion latch elements. It is observed thatthe links 6 extend across the spaces formed between, the inner ends oftherespective latch elements and the cooperating parts, 4. soas.toengage the gate or, the bent ends oi the straps 15 and therebyprevent. any appreciable lateral -movement offthegate. when in closedposition. By having the gate comprised between the offstanding portions4 of the latch. members, it is. obvious that vertical movement of thegate is. prevented when closed, thereby pre venting sagging of the gateand. maintaining the same in, a predetermined position.

Whatis claimed is: Y

1.. In a gate or like swinging closure, up: per and lower bracketsdisposed to extend V over the top and beneath the bottom of the gate toprevent vertical movement thereof when closed, a d latch elementscarried by said brackets to engage opposite sides: of the. gate to.secure the same against lateral movement when closed;

2., Ina gate or like closure upper and lower brackets having offstandingportions extending overthe topand beneath, the bottomof the gate toprevent; vertical displacementthereof, latch elements pivoted at theirouter ends to the respective brackets and having their inner-"endsengaging opposite sides of the gate atthe top and bottom thereof, and anintermediate operating member havlng connection with the latch elementsfor simultaneous operation thereof.

3. Looking means oft-he; character speci fied, comprising. a plateadapted to engage overor beneath a gate, reversely inclined elements atoppositesides otzthe gatev pivoted at their. outer ends to said plate amember pivoted. on the plate, and links connecting one end ofthe'pivoted; member with, the inner endsofjsaid; elements-- forsimultaneous operationthereoi,

4:, Locking means of-the character speci fied comprising upper andlower" members; oppositely disposed latch members pivoted to. therespective members, links having. connection with. the; inner" endsoffthe latch elements and passing through the. respeo- 1 tive members,levers. mounted; upon the members and havingucerlneetion. w-iththe ree.ends of the. links, an. intermediate rock shaft, and links connectingthe inner ends of said levers with the rock shaft, whereby both sets. oflatch' elements, may, be. simulta neously operated. 1.;

In testimony whereof I afiix my in presence of two witnesses.

p v I nmoin {a Witnesses; 1

FRANK N.v St ine HILDA M. SiiRosignature

